Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDIvsAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

45 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2019
VS

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2025-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,055 km
    655 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDIAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
231hp172kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,335kg5,148lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
110.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
136.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
39.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,055km655mi
Calculated
858km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,903mm193in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,883mm74in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,922mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,627mm64in
Trunk volume
480L
410L
Max trunk volume-
1,361L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDIAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI3,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDIAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
39.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDI has 27 hp more than AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,875 kg
4,134 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI6.1 s
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDI and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDI and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
1,055 km
655 mi
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
858 km
533 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.7 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.7 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)45 TDIAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
1,055 km
655 mi
858 km
533 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDIAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km12.44 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi20.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,067 L282 US gal235 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,866 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 45 TDI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 197 km (122 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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